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All across the world, fans had their first crack at toys from the upcoming film… and from early reports, there wasn’t a whole lot of 3.75″ figures to go around in some areas. Some places didn’t even receive a single 6″ figure in time.

But, many people also went home happy with their scores – how about you? Happy? Mad? Will kids even have a shot at this stuff this weekend if distribution is as bad as this first night was in some areas?

Expertly crafted in 1:5th scale, the soldier of the Empire is depicted patrolling a corridor of the Death Star. As seen in McQuarrie’s early incarnations, the Stormtrooper comes with multiple display options – carrying a shield in one hand while wielding a lightsaber or blaster in the other – and is fitted with distinctive helmets and armor that more closely resembled fighter pilot gear than the final costumes seen on screen. Reviewing a broad spectrum of McQuarrie’s imaginative designs for the Imperial Stormtroopers, Sideshow’s artists have translated his iconic artwork in a brilliant homage to a Star Wars that is both familiar, yet never was.

The final figure for wave 2 of the 6″ Black Series has been revealed. Constable Zuvio. It is unclear at this point how many US stores will be receiving wave 2 as most of them have been revealed overseas. Things will be clearer in a few hours.

Not to be outdone by the 18-hour marathon of reveals, S.H.Figuarts reveals their Kylo Ren and First Order Stormtrooper figures. Click on through for the image gallery and look for these to be made available this December.

Hasbro has release official details for figures revealed during the Star Wars The Force AwakensGlobal Unboxing Event.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Figure Assortment(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2015)The most anticipated film of the year, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, comes to life with STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES for the ultimate collection! Each new 6-inch scale figure is highly articulated and exceptionally detailed. Characters include FINN (JAKKU), REY (JAKKU) with BB-8, KYLO REN, CAPTAIN PHASMA (not shown), FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER, CHEWBACCA and more. Each sold separately.

The Global Unboxing Event this morning revealed Disney Store Exclusive line of 6″ Elite Series Diecast figures (MSRP $25). Included in the first wave (available on Force Friday) are Finn, Rey with BB-8, Captain Phasma, Kylo Ren, First Order Stormtrooper, and First Order Flame Trooper. Click the image above for a closer look.